Palliative medicine
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Palliative medicine · Dec 2014
What is the incidence of patients with palliative care needs presenting to the Emergency Department? a critical review.
Given the context of ageing populations globally, there are a growing number of patients with chronic conditions, some of whom are in the final stages of their disease trajectory, presenting to Emergency Departments. ⋯ There is an absence of evidence regarding the incidence of patients with palliative care needs presenting to the Emergency Department. Further research needs to be undertaken in this area to ensure both clinicians and policymakers have sufficient information for service provision.